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Rathealy Ringfort

Ireland County Kilkenny national monument of Ireland
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Rathealy Ringfort is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument located in County Kilkenny, Ireland.

Rathealy is believed to derive its name from Élothach mac Fáelchon, king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster. There is a surrounding wall 3 m (9.8 ft) high and a ditch 6 m (20 ft) deep. It also known as the Stuaic of Rathealy, the Irish word meaning "peak" or "spike". A standing stone nearby may be pre-Christian.

Rathealy Ringfort is a trivallate rath with a rectangular house, circular house and souterrain entrance clearly visible.